Underground Storage Tank Worker Certification

The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the underground storage tank worker certification program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing underground storage tank workers in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

Regulated Professions

• Underground Storage Tank Worker
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Closure
  • Inspector
  • Installation
  • Tank Tightness Testing

Current Certified Underground Storage Tank Workers

Initial License Application & Instructions

• Application & Instructions for Certification as an Underground Storage Tank Worker
  #08-4182, Revised 06/08/15.
  Must pass required exams within one year prior to submitting application.

Miscellaneous Forms

• Change of Name, Address and/or Duplicate License
• Order a Wall Certificate
• Credit Card Payment Form
• Voluntary License Return

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the Legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the Department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 46.03 specifically applies to underground storage tank workers. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Underground Storage Tank Workers interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

• Underground Storage Tank Workers Statutes and Regulations
  AS 46.03 and regulations 18 AAC 78
• Centralized Licensing Statutes
  AS 08.01-08.03
• Centralized Licensing Regulations
  12 AAC 02

Department of Environmental Conservation
Contact Information

For more information on the underground storage tank worker program:

Larry Brinkerhoff
UST Prevention Manager
(907) 269-3055

Cheryl Paige
UST Environmental Specialist
(907) 269-7679

Department of Environmental Conservation
Storage Tank Program
555 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK 99501

License Program Contact Information

For licensing information:

Jerry Hannasch, Licensing Examiner
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-8443
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Email: UndergroundStorageTankWorkers@Alaska.Gov